To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

Lobbied in opposition to various issues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act; and H.R. 5179: District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the Count the Crimes to Cut Act, H.R. 2159; supporting the Quality Defense Act, S.1102; supporting the EQUAL Act; supporting the Fresh Start Act (H.R. 3111 / S.2590); supporting the Clean Slate Act (H.R. 3114 / S.1580); supporting the FAIR Act, S.263; supporting the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act; supporting the Safer Supervision Act (H.R. 5883 / S. 3077); supporting the Safer Detention Act (S.3485); supporting the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act (S.3483); supporting the First Step Implementation Act (S. 3482); supporting Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 3552 / S. 1843); supporting the SEEK Help Act; opposing the repeal of the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 (H.R. 5242); supporting USSC amendments to supervised release and the crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity; supporting adequate funding for public defenders; supporting ending the use of acquitted conduct in prison sentences for federal criminal offenses; supporting the expungement of federal simple possession drug offenses; supporting reforms to terms of supervised release after federal imprisonment; supporting federal sentencing reforms in general; supporting increased oversight of the Bureau of Prisons in general; supporting "second chances" for returning citizens in general; supporting increased and continued implementation of the First Step Act in general; supporting increased use of compassionate release, home confinement and other early release options; supporting prison reforms in general; supporting criminal discovery reforms in general; supporting the inclusion of well-defined terms and meaningful mens rea protections in all potential and existing federal criminal laws and regulations; supporting increased prosecutorial and policing accountability; supporting clemencies, commutations, and pardons; opposing the HALT Fentanyl Act (H.R. 27 / S. 331); opposing overcriminalization (creation of unnecessary federal criminal laws or regulations with poorly defined terms or weak mens rea protections or those that result in overly harsh incarcerative penalties) in general; opposing the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R. 1266 / S.545); supporting the Due Process Continuity of Care Act (H.R.1510 / S.1720); supporting sufficient funding for the implementation of the Federal Prison Oversight Act; supporting the Mens Rea Reform Act (H.R.59); supporting reforms to the Prison Rape Elimination Act; opposing significant funding cuts to the Government Accountability Office (GAO); supporting the Inspector General Access Act; opposing the DC Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act (H.R. 5140); supporting the FIX Clemency Act; supporting the ED ACCESS Act; and supporting legislation to reform the Armed Career Criminals Act.

H.R. 4922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age H.R. 5172 - Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025 - Advocated against bill to increase the mandatory minimum sentences applicable to certain crimes in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 5242/ S. 2815 - Advocated against bill to repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Oppose the nomination of William Crain to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Oppose adding proof-of-citizenship requirement to national voter registration form Oppose HR 5107, the Common Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act Oppose HR 5214, the DC Cash Bail Reform Act Oppose HR 4922, the DC CRIMES Act Oppose HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act Oppose HR 5140, the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act Oppose HR 5143, the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act Comments on Current Population Survey Basic Demographic Items FRN 2030 Census preparations Oversight of Smithsonian Institution Oppose deployment of military forces in US cities Oppose the nomination of Justin Olson to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Oppose federal takeover of DC law enforcement Oppose exclusion of undocumented immigrants (and/or non-citizens) from apportionment count Oppose HR 151, the Equal Representation Act Oppose H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act Oversight of 2020 Census preparations and operations Prioritize and improve federal civil rights data collection Protect the 2026 Census Field Test Research to improve 2030 Census Strip sections 556 and 605 from any Census Bureau Appropriations Support Adequate Funding for the Census Bureau Support Robust Census Bureau Appropriations Support for H.R. 14/S.4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Support H.R. 51, Washington D.C. Admission Act Support for H.R. 11/S.1, Freedom to Vote Act Native American Voting Rights Act Oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

Safer Detention Act (S.3485), legislation to expand elderly home confinement and compassionate release eligibility within the Bureau of Prisons EQUAL Act (no number yet), a bill to eliminate the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine First Step Implementation Act (S. 3482) - A bill to make retroactive and expand key portions of the First Step Act Safer Supervision Act (S. 3077/HR 5883) DC Local Funds Act (S.1077) - bill to restore locally-raised funds to the DC budget FY26 CJS Appropriations -- advocating for Congress to rescind appropriated funds to build FCI Letcher H.R. 4922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age H.R. 5172 - Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025 - Advocated against bill to increase the mandatory minimum sentences applicable to certain crimes in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 5242/ S. 2815 - Advocated against bill to repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 Capitol Emergency Control Act (H.R. 5207) - Advocated against extension of Metropolitan Police Department federalization BOWSER Act (H.R.1089) - Advocated against bill that would end Home Rule in the District of Columbia

Client expense: $52,193 · Firm income: Not reported

Lobbied in opposition to various issues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; and H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in opposition to various issues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act; and H.R. 5179: District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

LEGISLATION: S. 1748-Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy, Civil Rights and Liberties. S. 3663-Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 9-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 2164-Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 1829-STOP CSAM Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 2150-Womens Health Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. S. 2296-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Death Penalty, Immigration, Law Enforcement, National Security, Intelligence Authorization Act, ECSP Fix, Defense Authorization Bill, DETERRENCE Act, New Death Penalty Provision in the US Military Code, Federal Sentencing, Civil Rights and Liberties. S. 2212-VISIBLE Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration, Federal Policing Reform. S. 188-Free Speech Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 2523-John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 2902-Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. S. 1071-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Immigrants Rights, Racial Justice, Privacy & Technology, Crime Related Amendments, Trans Justice, Systemic Equality, Reproductive Rights. S.3386-Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Reproductive Rights, Immigrants Rights. S. 2198-Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act-Issues Lobbied: Domestic Deployment of the Military, Law Enforcement, National Security, Immigration, Abuse of Power. S. 2316-Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 836-Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 3495-Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act-Issues Lobbied: Artificial Intelligence. S. 1691-Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 278-Kids Off Social Media Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 3308-Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 3167-No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Law Enforcement Deployment. S. 2975-PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Pipeline Harassment. S. 2803-SUN Act-Issues Lobbied: Law Enforcement, National Security. S. 3326-Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. S. 3396-Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration, Womens Rights. S. 2070-Insurrection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Civil Rights and Liberties. S. 2149-Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights, Immigration. S. 3077-Safer Supervision Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Federal Supervision, Re-Entry. S. 3385-Lower Health Care Costs Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. S. 3448-Keeping All Students Safe Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. H.R. 14-John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 12-Womens Health Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 28-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2487-Transgender Health Care Access Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 1954-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. H.R. 22-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice (Reconciliation Package/AI moratorium), Letter to Senate Aging Committee for hearing on HCBS and impact of H.R. 1. H.R. 15-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 3492-Protect Childrens Innocence Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Trans Justice. H.R. 3944-Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act-Issues Lobbied: Civil Rights and Liberties. H.R. 3708-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 4121-Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 151-Equal Representation Act-Issues Lobbied: Census. H.R. 3838-Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Civil Rights and Liberties. H.R. 4016-Department of Defense Appropriations Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights, Diversity Equity and Inclusion. H.R. 3486-Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Mandatory Minimums, Sentencing Reform, Mass Incarceration. H.R. 5304-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights, Disability Rights, Healthcare Access, Civil Rights and Liberties. H.R. 1880-Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. H.R. 5371-Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Government Funding, Impoundments, Government Shutdown. H.R. 4922-D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice, Criminal Penalties. H.R. 5143-District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5125-District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5140-To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age Act-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5068-MORE Act-Issues Lobbied: Marijuana Decriminalization. H.R. 59-Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing Reform. H.R. 4371-Kayla Hamilton Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration, Child Immigrants. H.R. 5342-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Legal Reform. H.R. 4553-Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Civil Rights and Liberties. H.R. 5166-Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: DC Home Rule. H.R. 4213-Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 4889-To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 4358-Anti-Rigging Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 5507-Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 498-Do No Harm in Medicaid Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Trans Justice. H.R. 5604-National Guard Proper Use Act-Issues Lobbied: Domestic Deployment of the Military, Law Enforcement, National Security, Immigration. H.R. 4518-Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. H.R. 3921-STOP CSAM Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. H.R. 6291-Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 2683-Remote Access Security Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 4831-ENFORCE Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 5214-District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Bail in DC. H.R. 780-Alexandras Law Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Admonition for Fentanyl Sales. H.R. 4998-SUN Act-Issues Lobbied: Law Enforcement, National Security. H.R. 6397-Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration Detention. H.R. 2870-Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 6521-Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 4611-EACH Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 6703-Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 6091-Bivens Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Policing Reform, Cause of Action for Victims, Abuse of Power. H.R. 6617-Keeping All Students Safe Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. H.R. 2918-Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 3971-Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 4250-PRESS Act-Issues Lobbied: First Amendment. LEGISLATION WITH NO BILL NUMBER AND APPOINTMENTS: Additional legislation not yet introduced - Patenting of genes and gene research legislation; Legislation relating to defining antisemitism in education programs - First Amendment protections; Draft legislation on artificial intelligence and implementation of EO on artificial intelligence - free speech, privacy, nondiscrimination; Oversight over counterterrorism policy and practices - torture, detention, drones, war authority, Guantanamo Bay; Section 702 reauthorization - civil liberties and national security; Car privacy; General age verification and privacy; Mental Health Justice Act - community safety; Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act - marijuana decriminalization; Section 230 of Communications Decency Act proposals - free speech, internet integrity; Amendments to the Privacy Act of 1974; TSA use of facial recognition technology; DHS data consolidation; FCC First Amendment violations - free speech; Censorship; Protest Rights; Domestic deployment of the military; Continued funding for Affordable Connectivity Act - ensuring continued funding for broadband subsidy; DC Statehood; Civil liberties; Free speech; Algorithmic justice; Reproductive rights; FY26 Federal Funding; ICE detainment of students for protesting - free speech; Administration First Amendment violations; Immigration enforcement oversight; ICE Use of Force Act - federal policing reform; Removing body worn camera paywall - policing reform; Kinetic impact weapons regulation; New death penalty provision in the US military code; Privacy Act of 1974 reforms; Federal consumer privacy framework; Federal AI use case inventories; Law Enforcement Deployment; National Security; Jawboning; No Political Enemies Act; Bivens remedy; Free speech on campus; Federal Domestic Workers Bill of Rights; Aging in place hearing; Future abortion codification legislation; Womens rights; Disability rights; Appropriations - LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights; Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - nonprofits tax status and material support for terrorism; Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act - prohibiting data purchases by law enforcement and intelligence agencies; Legislative proposal on reproductive rights and access; Immigration detention - advising on oversight; Accountability for ICE/federal immigration agency violations - prospective bills; PROTECT Immigration Act - state and local involvement in immigration; Third country removal accountability; Immigrant children warrant bill; Criminal legal reform; Response to potential invocation of Insurrection Act; Freedom to Vote Act; Voter challenge legislation; Automatic Voter Registration Act; Administration attacks on Head Start; Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act; Legal authority related to military strikes/Venezuela/boats - presidential action and concurrent resolutions, use of lethal force; FCC commissioner pressuring private companies in violation of First Amendment; Continuing Resolutions for FY26 - Protecting existing nondiscrimination provisions. AGENCIES: Agency - Homeland Security - Issues Lobbied: Federal artificial intelligence use case inventories, algorithmic justice, Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, immigration detention conditions, MOC access to detention facilities, temporary protected status, travel ban. Agency - Office of Science and Technology Policy - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice. Agency - Labor - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice. Agency - U.S. Trade Representative - Issues Lobbied: U.S. commitments at WTO, open internet. Agency - National Security Council - National Security memo on uses of AI, privacy. Agency - Education - Issues Lobbied: Legislation relating to defining antisemitism in education programs, First Amendment protections, statement opposing breakup of Department of Education, disability rights. Agency - NIST - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice, supply chains and digital trade. Agency - Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Issues Lobbied: Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, related legislation and hearings, civil liberties and national security issues. Agency - Department of Health and Human Services - Issues Lobbied: NIH data sharing platform, privacy, Executive Order 12866-HHS/CMS proposed rules, LGBTQ Rights. Agency - Federal Communications Commission - Issues Lobbied: First Amendment violations, FCC commissioner pressuring private companies in violation of First Amendment. Agency - Department of Justice - Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 12866-DOJ/BOP PREA proposed rule, LGBTQ Rights, Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, federal prisons. Agency - Executive Office of the President - Issues Lobbied: FCC commissioner pressuring private companies in violation of First Amendment, privacy. Agency - Department of State - Issues Lobbied: Travel ban. Agency - Office of Management and Budget - Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, federal prisons.

Supporting the Count the Crimes to Cut Act, H.R. 2159; supporting the Quality Defense Act, S.1102; supporting the EQUAL Act; supporting the Fresh Start Act (H.R. 3111 / S.2590); supporting the Clean Slate Act (H.R. 3114 / S.1580); supporting the FAIR Act, S.263; supporting the Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act; supporting the Safer Supervision Act; supporting the SEEK Help Act; opposing the repeal of the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 (H.R. 5242); supporting USSC amendments to supervised release and the crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity; supporting adequate funding for public defenders; supporting ending the use of acquitted conduct in prison sentences for federal criminal offenses; supporting the expungement of federal simple possession drug offenses; supporting reforms to terms of supervised release after federal imprisonment; supporting federal sentencing reforms in general; supporting increased oversight of the Bureau of Prisons in general; supporting "second chances" for returning citizens in general; supporting increased and continued implementation of the First Step Act in general; supporting increased use of compassionate release, home confinement and other early release options; supporting prison reforms in general; supporting criminal discovery reforms in general; supporting the inclusion of well-defined terms and meaningful mens rea protections in all potential and existing federal criminal laws and regulations; supporting increased prosecutorial and policing accountability; supporting clemencies, commutations, and pardons; opposing the HALT Fentanyl Act (H.R. 27 / S. 331); opposing overcriminalization (creation of unnecessary federal criminal laws or regulations with poorly defined terms or weak mens rea protections or those that result in overly harsh incarcerative penalties) in general; opposing the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R. 1266 / S.545); supporting the Due Process Continuity of Care Act (H.R.1510 / S.1720); supporting sufficient funding for the implementation of the Federal Prison Oversight Act; supporting the Mens Rea Reform Act (H.R.59); supporting reforms to the Prison Rape Elimination Act; opposing significant funding cuts to the Government Accountability Office (GAO); supporting the Inspector General Access Act; opposing the DC Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act (H.R. 5140); supporting the FIX Clemency Act; supporting the ED ACCESS Act; and supporting legislation to reform the Armed Career Criminals Act.

H.R. 4922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age H.R. 5172 - Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025 - Advocated against bill to increase the mandatory minimum sentences applicable to certain crimes in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 5242/ S. 2815 - Advocated against bill to repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Educating members of congress on legal system reforms. H.R. 4922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age H.R. 5172 - Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025 - Advocated against bill to increase the mandatory minimum sentences applicable to certain crimes in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 5242/ S. 2815 - Advocated against bill to repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarcerate

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The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); We oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives.H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Additional policy positions can be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

1.Support S.51/H.R.51 the Washington DC Admission Act 2.Support DC autonomy including opposing congressional measures to override DC policies and laws 3.Support District of Columbia Local Funds Act of 2025 4.Support restoration of $1billion gap in DCs local spending budget through independent legislation in the House and Senate 5.Oppose inclusion of 18 appropriation riders that interfere with the Home Rule of the District of Columbia on the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill 6.Oppose H.R. 5183, the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act 7.Oppose H.R. 2693, the District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act 8.Oppose H.R. 5103, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act 9.Oppose H.R. 5214, the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act 10.Oppose H.R. 5172, the Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act 11.Oppose H.R. 5242, to repeal D.C.s Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 and the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 12.Oppose H.R. 5163, the Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act 13.Oppose H.R. 4922, the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safer (DC CRIMES) Act 14.Oppose H.R. 5140, the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act 15.Oppose H.R. 5181, the SOAR Act Improvements Act 16.Oppose H.R. 5107, Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC (CLEAN DC) Act 17.Oppose H.R. 5143, the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act 18.Oppose H.R. 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act 19.Oppose H.R. 5179, the District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act 20.Oppose the deployment of national guard troops on streets of the District of Columbia

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Native American Voting Rights Act Oppose exclusion of undocumented immigrants (and/or non-citizens) from apportionment count Oppose federal takeover of DC law enforcement Oppose H. Con. Res. 14, Establishing the congressional budget for FY25 Oppose H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act Oppose H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act Oppose HR 4922, the DC CRIMES Act Oppose HR 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act Oppose HR 5140, the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act Oppose HR 5143, the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act Oppose provisions in the House and Senate reconciliation bills that restrict preliminary injunctions, including setting exorbitant bonds to pursue court relief Oppose Section 559 of the House CJS Appropriations Bill Oppose Section 621 of the House CJS Appropriations Bill Oppose the Equal Representation Act Oppose the nomination of Chad Meredith to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky Oppose the nomination of Edmund LaCour to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Oppose the nomination of Emil Bove to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Oppose the nomination of Eric Tung to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Oppose the nomination of Jordan Pratt to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Oppose the nomination of Josh Divine to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri Oppose the nomination of Joshua Dunlap the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Oppose the nomination of Maria Lanahan to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Oppose the nomination of Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Oppose the nomination of William Mercer to the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana Oppose the SAVE Act Opposition to Executive Order on Preserving & Protecting the Integrity of American Elections Oversight of 2020 Census preparations and operations Oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice Prioritize and improve federal civil rights data collection Protect the 2026 Census Field Test Research to improve 2030 Census Strip sections 556 and 605 from any Census Bureau Appropriations Support Adequate Funding for the Census Bureau Support Election Administration Funding Support for diverse judicial nominees committed to civil and human rights Support for H.R. 14/S.4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Support for the modernization of our courts, including increasing ethics and transparency measure for federal judges Support H.R. 51, Washington D.C. Admission Act Support Robust Census Bureau Appropriations Support for H.R. 11/S.1, Freedom to Vote Act

LEGISLATION: S. 1748-Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy, Civil Rights and Liberties. S. 3663-Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1080-Cooper Davis Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1199-Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1291-Protecting Kids on Social Media Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1939-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 1418-Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 1-Freedom to Vote Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 4213-Kids Off Social Media Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 3361-Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 5152-Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 9-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 2164-Algorithmic Accountability Act-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 1829-STOP CSAM Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 2150-Womens Health Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. S. 558-Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 2296-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Foreign Agents Registration Act, Domestic Deployments, Death Penalty, Immigration. S.J.Res. 75-A joint resolution terminating the emergency determined by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia"-Issues Lobbied: Justice. S. 2212-VISIBLE Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration, Federal Policing Reform. S. 188-Free Speech Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 478-Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. S. 2342-Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026-Issues Lobbied: CIA and ODNI GC provisions, AI and CAI related issues. S. 2457-Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Civil Rights and Liberties. S. 2523-John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 2106-SECURE Act-Issues Lobbied: Pathway to Citizenship. S. 2902-Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. S. 2556-Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. H.R. 6943-No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas and Unauthorized Duplications Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Artificial Intelligence Use. H.R. 6881-AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. H.R. 6886-Transparent Automated Governance Act-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. H.R. 7520-Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8818-American Privacy Rights Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8038-21st Century Peace Through Strength Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 7890-Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8152-Remote Access Security Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8315-Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 14-John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 12-Womens Health Protection Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 9730-Detection at Range Technology for Screening of Passengers Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 6090-Antisemitism Awareness Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. H.R. 28-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2487-Transgender Health Care Access Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 1954-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. H.R. 22-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 1041-Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Algorithmic Justice (Reconciliation Package/AI moratorium) Immigration, Disability Rights, Reproductive Rights, Systemic Equity, Democracy, Data Privacy, Federal Funding, Medicaid. H.R. 15-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 3492-Protect Childrens Innocence Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2617-Say No to Indoctrination Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. H.R. 3944-Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Reproductive Rights. H.R. 3708-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 4121-Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 151-Equal Representation Act-Issues Lobbied: Census. H.R. 3838-Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Foreign Agents Registration Act, Domestic Deployments, Death Penalty, Immigration. H.R. 4016-Department of Defense Appropriations Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Reproductive Rights, Diversity Equity and Inclusion. H.R. 7534-Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 3486-Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Immigration, Mandatory Minimums, Sentencing Reform, Mass Incarceration. H.R. 4843-CLEAR ID Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 5304-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Appropriations, Reproductive Rights, Disability Rights, Healthcare Access. H.R. 7120-George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Police Accountability, Policing. H.J.Res. 115-Terminating the emergency determined by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia"-Issues Lobbied: Justice. H.R. 4667-VISIBLE Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 1007-Antisemitism Awareness Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. H.R. 5181-SOAR Act Improvements Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. H.R. 1880-Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. H.R. 4849-Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. H.R. 5390-FAMILY Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 5167-Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026-Issues Lobbied: CIA and ODNI GC provisions, AI and CAI related issues. H.R. 3245-American Privacy Restoration Act-Issues Lobbied: Civil Rights and Liberties. H.R. 5300-Department of State Policy Provisions Act-Issues Lobbied: Passport Stripping Provision. H.R. 5371-Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights, Government Funding, Impoundments, Government Shutdown. H.R. 4922-D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5143-District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5125-District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 5140-To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Justice. H.R. 1589-American Dream and Promise Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Path to Citizenship. H.R. 5068-MORE Act-Issues Lobbied: Marijuana Decriminalization. H.R. 59-Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing Reform. H.R. 2-Secure the Border Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 4371-Kayla Hamilton Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 5342-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Criminal Legal Reform. H.R. 4553-Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Civil Rights and Liberties. H.R. 5166-Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: DC Home Rule. H.R. 4213-Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 4889-To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 4358-Anti-Rigging Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 5507-Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 4022-Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. LEGISLATION WITH NO BILL NUMBER AND APPOINTMENTS: Additional legislation not yet introduced - Patenting of genes and gene research legislation; Legislation relating to defining antisemitism in education programs - First Amendment protections; Draft legislation on artificial intelligence and implementation of EO on artificial intelligence - free speech, privacy, nondiscrimination; Oversight over counterterrorism policy and practices - torture, detention, drones, war authority, Guantanamo Bay; Section 702 reauthorization - civil liberties and national security; Car privacy; General age verification and privacy; Mental Health Justice Act - community safety; Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act - marijuana decriminalization; George Floyd Justice In Policing Act - policing reform; Safer Supervision Act - federal sentencing, re-entry; Section 230 of Communications Decency Act proposals - free speech, internet integrity; Department of Governmental Efficiency Actions - privacy; Amendments to the Privacy Act of 1974; TSA use of facial recognition technology; DHS data consolidation; Bivens Act - policing reform; Traveler Privacy Protection Act; FCC First Amendment violations - free speech; Censorship; ICE wearing masks; Protest Rights; EACH Act - reproductive rights; HEAL for Immigrant Families Act - reproductive rights, immigration; Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act; Domestic deployment of the military; Continued funding for Affordable Connectivity Act; DC Statehood; War authority related to military strikes/Iran - presidential action and concurrent resolutions; Immigration; Civil liberties; Free speech; Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act; Algorithmic justice; Increase in criminal penalties; Mass incarceration; Prisons; Criminal justice oversight; Reproductive rights; FY26 Federal Funding; ICE detention of journalist Mario Guevara - free speech; ICE detainment of students for protesting - free speech; Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act; Administration First Amendment violations; Universal service fund - broadband. Continuing resolution and Affordable Care Act tax credits - abortion, LGBTQ rights, abuse of power, access to healthcare; Right to Abortion Bill; Email Privacy Act; Cloud Act reform - encryption; Political prosecutions; Jimmy Kimmel suspension and attacks on speech; Immigration enforcement oversight; Federal troop and law enforcement oversight; ICE Use of Force Act - federal policing reform. Prison Litigation Reform Act - federal prison reform; Removing body worn camera paywall - policing reform; Kinetic impact weapons regulation; New death penalty provision in the US military code; Dignity Act - immigration; Democracy reform package - voting rights; Detention oversight visits; Budget reconciliation; Letter to Congress in support of funding for Department of Labor Womens Bureau; Administration attacks on Head Start. AGENCIES: Agency - Homeland Security - Issues Lobbied: Federal artificial intelligence use case inventories, algorithmic justice. Agency - Office of Science and Technology Policy - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice. Agency - Labor - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice. Agency - U.S. Trade Representative - Issues Lobbied: U.S. commitments at WTO, open internet. Agency - National Security Council - National Security memo on uses of AI, privacy. Agency - Education - Issues Lobbied: Legislation relating to defining antisemitism in education programs, First Amendment protections. Agency - NIST - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice, supply chains and digital trade. Agency - Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Issues Lobbied: Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, related legislation and hearings, civil liberties and national security issues. Agency - Department of Defense - Issues Lobbied: Domestic deployment of the military. Agency - Department of Health and Human Services - Issues Lobbied: NIH data sharing platform, privacy, disability rights. Agency - Federal Communications Commission - Issues Lobbied: The Kids Online Safety Act, First Amendment violations. Agency - Department of Governmental Efficiency - Issues Lobbied: Privacy. Agency - Department of Justice - Issues Lobbied: Increase in criminal penalties, mass incarceration, categories for release, clemency. Agency - Executive Office of the President - Issues Lobbied: Ending Crime and Disorder on Americas Streets Executive Order, criminalization of homelessness. Agency - Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs - Issues Lobbied: Letter expressing concern about Administration regulatory actions impacting women at work.

Lobbied in opposition to various issues related to D.C. autonomy and criminal justice reform in H.R. 4922: DC Crimes Act of 2025; H.R. 5140: District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act; H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act; and H.R. 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Safer Detention Act (no number yet), legislation to expand elderly home confinement and compassionate release eligibility within the Bureau of Prisons EQUAL Act (no number yet), a bill to eliminate the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine First Step Implementation Act (no number yet) - A bill to make retroactive and expand key portions of the First Step Act Safer Supervision Act DC Local Funds Act (S.1077) - bill to restore locally-raised funds to the DC budget People's Response Act - create a new Division on Community Safety within the Department of Health and Human Services, then use this Division to fund evidence-informed community safety programs nationwide. Break the Cycle of Violence Act - create a new Office of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) within the Department of Health and Human Services, then use this office to support CVI workforce development and fund CVI programs. Mental Health Justice Act - supports non-police responder models. Family Violence Prevention & Services Improvement Act - fund DV prevention such as hotlines. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) - advocated against provisions increasing funds for immigration enforcement and provisions which would have limited Medicaid coverage based on criminal history FY26 Appropriations (no specific bill number) -- advocating for Congress to rescind appropriated funds to build FCI Letcher Stop Illegal Entry Act (H.R. 3486) - would increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter or reenter the United States after being removed or denied entry H.R. 4922/S.2686 - D.C. Crimes Act - Advocated against bill to lower the age of eligibility for relief under the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District of Columbia H.R. 5140 - Advocated against bill to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age H.R. 5172 - Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025 - Advocated against bill to increase the mandatory minimum sentences applicable to certain crimes in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 5242/ S. 2815 - Advocated against bill to repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 Capitol Emergency Control Act (H.R. 5207) - Advocated against extension of Metropolitan Police Department federalization BOWSER Act (H.R.1089) - Advocated against bill that would end Home Rule in the District of Columbia

Clean Slate Act (H.R. 3114, S. 1580); Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 5068); Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 35); Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875); Fresh Start Act (H.R. 3111); End Solitary Confinement Act (H.R. 4682, S. 2477; Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 5096); Second Chance Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3552, S. 1843); First Step Implementation Act; Safer Detention Act; Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act; FY2026 funding for federal criminal defense; the DC CRIMES Act (H.R. 4922); H.R. 5140 (To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age); Right to Trial Act; Mens Rea Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 59); End Endless Criminal Statutes Act (H.R. 98); Count the Crimes to Cut Act (H.R. 2159); Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act; SAFER Detention Act; ALPRs

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE